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OtherOn August 7, 2024, the Nugent Complex ignited approximately 13 miles southeast of Anson, Texas in Jones County. The fire spread quickly in dry grass, juniper and oak with active fire behavior, including torching, with temperatures near 108 degrees.
Crews are currently focused on operations related to life safety and structure protection, and containment line creation where possible.
In addition to firefighters and heavy equipment, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized fire boss single engine airtankers to assist ground crews by dropping water to slow progression and cool the active fire edge.
Texas A&M Forest Service is working in unified command with Jones County and local fire departments. We are working toward full suppression of this fire in order to protect communities and natural resources.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/14/2024 - 17:25 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Roadside Start |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Jones County, Texas |
| Incident Commander | James Moerls, Texas A&M Forest Service Jones County |
| Coordinates |
32° 41' 33.42'' Latitude
-99° 40' 35.142
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| Total Personnel: | 61 |
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| Size | 475 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, oak, juniper |
| Significant Events | Activity is minimal with no smokes visible. |
| Planned Actions |
Fire has been transitioned to local Fire Department. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Resources have demobilized and returned to home units. |
| Weather Concerns | Temperatures around the fire area will reach around 108 degrees this afternoon, and will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler, mid 90s for Friday. Minimum afternoon RH values dropped below 20 percent this afternoon, and will drop to around 40 percent Friday afternoon. East/southeast winds this afternoon around 10 MPH, with gusts up to 20 MPH, will gradually shift to the east/northeast overnight, with wind speeds dropping to 5 to 10 MPH. Overnight RH maximums will be near 75%. Winds are expected to remain northeast for the most part tomorrow, once again increasing to 8 to 12 MPH, with gusts to 15 MPH. Haines Index values will continue to be high today. Also, isolated showers and a few thunderstorms are possible late tonight and Friday afternoon. |
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